Wilkinson and Barkley back for England

England have received a timely double boost ahead of their crucial World Cup clash against Samoa in Nantes next Saturday with Jonny Wilkinson and Olly Barkley both returning to the starting line-up.

England have received a timely double boost ahead of their crucial World Cup clash against Samoa in Nantes next Saturday with Jonny Wilkinson and Olly Barkley both returning to the starting line-up.

Newcastle fly-half Wilkinson will make his first start of the tournament after an ankle ligament problem ruled him out of the appointments with America and South Africa.

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